He is also a skater, which led to his career in hip hop; after an accident in 1998, he took time to focus on rap and was noticed by Trevor McNevan of Ontario-based band Thousand Foot Krutch. This led to his signing to an internationally distributed label, BEC Recordings, and debut release Epiphany, which was made primarily of West Coast hip hop with several rapcore outings in the vein of Limp Bizkit.
He released two independent albums, Mislead Youth (2001) and My Own Thing (2003), prior to Epiphany in 2005. He has toured in Canada, the United States and Ireland to date.
His second album, Glory, emphasized rap-rock elements with more Linkin Park-esque nu metal, and included more authentic hip hop stylings.
Central themes of Manafest's music include nonconformity, hip hop culture, and walking with God.
Manafest says in regards to Glory that: "I wanted to allow all of my influences show on Glory. Musically, I wanted to blend the appeal of Linkin Park, Sum 41, and The Beastie Boys. Vocally, I wanted to merge that with popular hip hop à la Eminem and Kanye West. But beyond musical influence, I wanted to reflect on the issues around me in the most positive way possible. And whether I am talking about the loss of loved ones and abuse, or breakdancing and skate culture, it's all for the glory of heaven. In the end, my prayer is that people would not simply bob their heads to this, but feel a very real sense of healing from the words. However, this record is not all serious. Some of my favorite tracks are the most lighthearted ones."
Fighter
Manafest Lyrics
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I THOUGHT I'D SCENE IT ALL BUT I DIDN'T
FLOODS CAME, CRASHED IN THE DISTANCE
SOMETIMES WE FALL WERE NOT FINISHED
THIS IS A CALL KEEP LIVING
EARTH QUAKES AND CRIES FROM THE RIGHTEOUS
BUT WE UNITE AND RISE IN THE CRISIS
TELL THEM ALL THIS IS WHO I AM
PRE-CHORUS:
恐れても
ふるえても
倒れても
それでも WON'T BREAK
YOU WON'T BREAK
CHORUS:
立ち上がれ
YOU WILL RISE AGAIN
YOU'RE A FIGHTER
キミは FIGHTER
DON'T BE AFRAID TO STAND
未来へ JAPAN
VERSE II:
BURNED UP THE PAST, RISE FROM THE ASH
FADE IT TO BLACK, WE WON'T COLLAPSE
I SEE CLEAR SKIES, 0N THE MAP
NO FEAR TONIGHT, HOLD FAST
COLD WORLD NEVER LOOKING BACK
REBUILD OUR DREAMS HOW'S THAT
I BELIEVE IN GOD, WE CAN'T BEAT THE ODDS
TO THE STARS FOR JAPAN HOLD ON
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS:
立ち上がれ
YOU WILL RISE AGAIN
YOU'RE A FIGHTER
キミは FIGHTER
DON'T BE AFRAID TO STAND
未来へ JAPAN
YOU'RE A FIGHTER
キミは FIGHTER
BRIDGE:
STAND AND FIGHT
WE GOT TO GET UP
CROSSED THE LINE
CAN'T GIVE UP
WON'T RUNAWAY
WE'LL STAND IN FAITH
TOO FAR TO QUIT
GOT A MAN UP
NOWS THE TIME
GOT TO STAND UP
CHORUS
The song Fighter by Manafest is a message of hope and resilience for those who have faced hardships in life. The first verse talks about the different types of crises that can happen in life, whether it be a natural disaster or a personal struggle, but stresses that despite the difficulties, one must keep living. The pre-chorus delivers a powerful message of not giving up, no matter how scared or physically broken one may feel. The chorus emphasizes the idea of rising up and being a fighter, not being afraid to stand and looking towards a better future. The second verse touches on the idea of moving past the pain and rebuilding from the ashes, with a focus on what is ahead rather than dwelling on the past. The bridge reinforces the theme of standing up and fighting back, not allowing oneself to give up or run away. The song aims to inspire and encourage those who are struggling to keep going and remain strong.
Line by Line Meaning
I THOUGHT I'D SEEN IT ALL BUT I DIDN'T
I believed that I had seen everything life could throw at me, but I was wrong.
FLOODS CAME, CRASHED IN THE DISTANCE
Floods came and caused destruction in the distance.
SOMETIMES WE FALL WERE NOT FINISHED
Even when we fall, it doesn't mean that we can't keep going.
THIS IS A CALL KEEP LIVING
This song is a call to keep on living, even in the face of adversity.
EARTH QUAKES AND CRIES FROM THE RIGHTEOUS
The earth quakes and cries, but righteous people unite and rise up in times of crisis.
BUT WE UNITE AND RISE IN THE CRISIS
We come together and rise when facing difficult times.
TELL THEM ALL THIS IS WHO I AM
Let others know that this is who I am, despite the challenges I face.
I SPEAK LOVE AND PEACE FOR JAPAN
I offer love and peace to Japan, which has faced many challenges.
恐れても ふるえても 倒れても それでも WON'T BREAK YOU WON'T BREAK
Even if I am afraid, shaking, or fall down, I won't be broken.
立ち上がれ YOU WILL RISE AGAIN YOU'RE A FIGHTER キミは FIGHTER DON'T BE AFRAID TO STAND 未来へ JAPAN
Stand up and you will rise again; you are a fighter. Don't be afraid to stand up for the future of Japan.
BURNED UP THE PAST, RISE FROM THE ASH
Leave the past behind and rise from the ashes.
FADE IT TO BLACK, WE WON'T COLLAPSE
Even when things seem dark, we won't give up.
I SEE CLEAR SKIES, 0N THE MAP
I see clear skies on the horizon.
NO FEAR TONIGHT, HOLD FAST
Tonight, we won't be fearful. We'll hold fast and remain grounded in our faith.
COLD WORLD NEVER LOOKING BACK
In this cold world, we won't look back.
REBUILD OUR DREAMS HOW'S THAT
Let's rebuild our dreams, no matter what challenges we face.
I BELIEVE IN GOD, WE CAN'T BEAT THE ODDS
I have faith in God, and I believe that we can overcome even the toughest odds.
TO THE STARS FOR JAPAN HOLD ON
For Japan, hold on and reach for the stars.
STAND AND FIGHT WE GOT TO GET UP
We must stand and fight, and we have to get back up when we fall.
CROSSED THE LINE CAN'T GIVE UP
We have crossed the line, and we can't give up now.
WON'T RUNAWAY WE'LL STAND IN FAITH
Even when faced with difficult circumstances, we won't run away. We'll stand firm in our faith.
TOO FAR TO QUIT GOT A MAN UP
It's too late to give up now. We must stand up and face our challenges head-on.
NOWS THE TIME GOT TO STAND UP
This is the time when we must stand up and fight.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: CHRIS GREENWOOD/SETH MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jinho 98
Mano como essa música é tão boa e tem pouco reconhecimento?
Mds o povo não tem gosto não
Bruno Santos
Verdade.
Chris V3SGO
Youtube n ajuda
Devia de vez em qnd mandar umas dessas aleatorias pra gente
Nilson Juba
Cara eu escuto ele a anos, realmente o problema é entrega do conteúdo, eu só descobri um single dele de 2000 hoje em dia só
Fernando Marichal
Te apollo hermano 🇺🇾
Swedish DaVinci
Manafest is like becoming one of my favorite artists quickly.
Official Godschild
Great message and music🎶...may you continue to see your dreams...Manafest✨
James Meiers
got the book today and started reading it already! it's amazing just like this song
FunnyPotatoNumero1
This video is sick!!!!! Awesome job guys!!
Baconface McGee
I still love this song!